Camp Manager (Summer) - Edinburgh

Kings Camps; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's sports and activity camps is seeking a passionate Camp Manager for the summer season in Edinburgh. This rewarding role involves leading a team to ensure children aged 5 to 17 are safe, active, and engaged in fun learning experiences. You'll oversee all aspects of camp operations, from planning and administration to on-site management, ensuring a vibrant and safe environment for all participants. With opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a positive impact on children's lives, this position is perfect for those looking to extend their leadership skills in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Funded residential opportunities

Employee Awards Programme

Discounted First Aid training

Referral reward voucher

Discounted camp places for family

Excellent locations

Market-leading training and development

Fully funded disclosure

Career development opportunities

Free uniform

Qualifications

• 12 months' experience working with children and young people.
• 6+ months' experience in a management or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality Kings Camps experience for children aged 5 to 17.
• Supervise children, manage safety standards, and ensure OFSTED compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child Protection Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Education

Childcare Qualification

Sports or Teaching Degree

Job description

Camp Manager (Summer) - Edinburgh

Overview

If you're looking for an incredibly rewarding way to extend your leadership skills in an out-of-school setting, which will also keep you active and having fun, we can find an amazing role for you!

Kings Camps run sports and activity day camps for children during school holidays, delivering our mission of getting children active, having fun, and learning together.

We know that market-leading programmes require great people to create memorable holiday experiences for children. We are now hiring energetic and passionate Camp Managers to deliver our mission in 2025 and beyond.

Why work for Kings Camps?

• Funded residential opportunities
• Employee Awards Programme
• Up to 70% off Paediatric First Aid training
• £30 reward voucher for referring a friend
• Up to 50% off Kings Camps places for your own children, siblings, or wider family (ages 5-17)
• Excellent locations, including some of the best universities and school sports facilities in the UK
• Market-leading training and development
• Fully funded disclosure for managerial and voluntary positions
• Career development with potential for regular employment and promotion from within
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children from diverse backgrounds
• Free Kings Camps uniform

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Manager and leading a team of coaching staff, you'll be responsible for delivering a high-quality, school-holiday Kings Camps experience, ensuring children aged 5 to 17 are safe, active, having fun, and learning together. Before the season begins, you'll handle administration, communication, planning, and venue preparation. During the season, you'll be onsite from 8am to 5:30pm, acting as the first point of contact for staff, children, parents, venue, and our central office team. You will also serve as the designated safeguarding lead, managing concerns, completing paperwork and risk assessments, recording incidents, and ensuring OFSTED compliance.

Child safety is our top priority. You'll supervise children during breaks, oversee swimming sessions and equipment use, record incidents promptly, implement behaviour management policies, and uphold health and safety standards.

Person Specification (Ideally, but with some flexibility)

• Availability for the full season (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm), with a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks during summer
• 12 months' experience working with children and young people
• 6+ months' experience in a management or leadership role
• Childcare, sports, or teaching-related degree or qualification
• Knowledge of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Health & Safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with motivational ability
• Organised, able to follow policies and procedures
• Vibrant, resilient, team player
• Flexible and adaptable
• Paediatric First Aid certification (training opportunities available)

Our Safeguarding Promise

Kings Active Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment practices are central to our work, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, creating a safe and supportive environment for young people.

About us

Kings Camps is a market-leading, not-for-profit organisation offering sports and activity day camps at over 50 UK locations, aiming to get children and young people active, having fun, and learning together.

Founded in 1991, inspired by US-style summer camps, we established a model to bring similar experiences to children in the UK through our not-for-profit work in the UK and overseas.

Our coaches, known as Red Tops, deliver high-quality sports camps with energy, passion, and a commitment to child development, which we call the Kings Factor.